New York City Is Sinking. It’s Far From Alone
The Big Apple is subsiding under its own weight. But other coastal cities are also dramatically descending, just as seas are rising. ..
The Big Apple is subsiding under its own weight. But other coastal cities are also dramatically descending, just as seas are rising. ..
Jamie Beard is pouring everything into a singular vision: Tap into the awesome potential of geothermal power in Texas, and beyond. She has no time to lose. ..
Coastal lands are subsiding and losing elevation—a “hidden vulnerability” that’s making rising seas all the worse. ..
A muddy trek reveals the last remnants of the Rwenzori Mountains’ once-sprawling ice fields, a loss for scientists studying the climate record. ..
By firing lasers through underground fibers, scientists can detect seismic waves and perhaps improve alerts—giving people precious time to prepare. ..
Monday’s massive earthquake has triggered a swarm of aftershocks, which will make a humanitarian disaster even more devastating. ..
Biological amino acids could have celestial or terrestrial roots. An experiment simulated their formation in deep space—but the mystery isn’t solved ..
A new research and monitoring program aims to conserve threatened but overlooked saline ecosystems. ..
One year later, researchers are still marveling at the power of the Hunga Tonga explosion—and wondering how to monitor hundreds of other undersea volcanoes. ..
The hottest West Coast tech 16,000 years ago was a “projectile point” for hunting game. Though tiny, the artifact tells an outsize tale. ..